Egmont Key State Park
Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge and State Park is a National Wildlife Refuge and State Park located on the island of Egmont Key, at the mouth of Tampa Bay. This one stands 5 mi northwest of Anna Maria. Running it is the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
A state park, 5 mi northwest of Anna Maria
Anna Maria is the nearest base
Anna Maria is 5 miles southeast, with 12 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 71–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 1974
Egmont Key State Park dates from 1974 and is run by United States Fish and Wildlife Service. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
Below are typical highs and lows near Egmont Key.
Egmont Key State Park
Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge and State Park is a National Wildlife Refuge and State Park located on the island of Egmont Key, at the mouth of Tampa Bay. Egmont Key lies southwest of Fort De Soto Park and can only be reached by boat or ferry. Located within Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge and State Park are the 1858 Egmont Key Lighthouse, maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard, and the ruins of Fort Dade, a Spanish–American War era fort that housed 300 residents. Egmont Key is located in Hillsborough County Florida on a narrow strip of the county that extends along the Tampa Port Shipping Channel.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1974
- Run by
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1978)
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.6K a year
A base for Egmont Key State Park
For a bed close by, look to St. Pete Beach (62) and St. Petersburg (114).
- 1Tropicana Field
- 2Anna Maria Island
- 3Fort De Soto Park
- 4Salvador Dalí Museum
- 5John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
St. Pete Beach
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
8,553 people · 29% vacation homes
9 mi north of Egmont Key
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Egmont Key | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pete Beach 29% vacation homes | 9 mi north | 15 min | 62 52 hotels · 7 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 8,553 | $676K | C |
| St. Petersburg | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 114 71 hotels · 15 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 264,033 | $371K | D |
| Holmes Beach 31% vacation homes | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 32 29 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,027 | $681K | B |
| Treasure Island 29% vacation homes | 12 mi north | 20 min | 61 45 hotels · 13 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 6,397 | $622K | C+ |
| Bradenton Beach 42% vacation homes | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 36 31 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 921 | $489K | — |
| Anna Maria 34% vacation homes | 5 mi southeast | 5 min | 12 5 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 1,023 | $1,359K | — |
| Madeira Beach 29% vacation homes | 14 mi north | 20 min | 26 21 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 3,940 | $723K | C− |
| Longboat Key 50% vacation homes | 15 mi southeast | 25 min | 28 24 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 7,359 | $1,022K | A |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Egmont Key
These lie within 38 miles as the crow flies.
Big draw114 mi Stadium & arenaTropicana Field
26 mi BeachAnna Maria Island
Big draw31 mi Stadium & arenaRaymond James Stadium
32 mi Park & preserveFort De Soto Park
31 mi Stadium & arenaBenchmark International Arena
415 mi MuseumSalvador Dalí Museum
37 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Tampa3.8M visitors a year
519 mi MuseumJohn and Mable Ringling Museum of ArtPhoto credits
Tropicana Field: EaglesFanInTampa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Anna Maria Island: Bfpage at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Raymond James Stadium: NASA, Public domain · Fort De Soto Park: Christopher Hollis, Public domain · Benchmark International Arena: Miosotis Jade, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Salvador Dalí Museum: Taty2007, CC BY 3.0 · Busch Gardens Tampa: Wolle8ball, CC BY 3.0 · John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art: Taty2007, CC BY 3.0
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Egmont Key: what to know
What town is Egmont Key State Park near?
Anna Maria, FL, about 5 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Egmont Key State Park?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 71–81°.
How far is Egmont Key State Park from Tampa?
About 31 miles northeast of Tampa, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Egmont Key State Park?
Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ), about 19 miles away.
Where should I stay near Egmont Key State Park?
St. Pete Beach (9 mi, 62 places to stay), St. Petersburg (14 mi, 114 places to stay) and Holmes Beach (6 mi, 32 places to stay).
What locals in Anna Maria say
Nobody has posted a tip yet; ask or answer in Anna Maria’s Town Square.
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